Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, code-named “Operation UDO KA” has neutralised two members of the Indigenous People of Biafara (IPOB) and its affiliate Eastern Security Network trying to enforce illegal sit-at-home order.
The troops, which is on joint patrol in conjunction with other security agencies such as the Nigerian Navy, Police, Department of State Service and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, neutralise members of the irredentist group on Monday, July 29.
This is contained in a statement issued in the official Operation UDO KA platform on Tuesday in Enugu.
The statement noted that the troops on patrol sighted three Toyota Siennas and a Toyota Highlander vehicles approaching their axis of advance from Ogboahia general area in Abia State.
According to the statement, the gallant troops pursued the terrorists and contact was made.
“During the encounter, two IPOB sit-at-home enforcers were neutralised and one of their Sienna vehicle burnt.
“Follow up on the operations and further exploitation led to the recovery of one Toyota Highlander, one Toyota Sienna, one Kodiak camera, Techno phone and cutlasses.
“Intelligence has it that in addition to illegally declared July 29 – August 3, 2024 (a week-long) sit-at-home, the terrorists plans to hijack the national protest to cause mayhem and havoc on the innocent residents of the South-East.
“All law abiding citizens are enjoined to avoid being used as human shield by the terrorists,” it said.
The statement said that Operation UDO KA “is appealing to the good people of South-East to continue to cooperate with security agencies by giving credible and timely information that will help to annihilate the criminals in the region.”
It called on residents of South-East to give relevant information to Operation UDO KA by dialling 193 and press Option 2 on your phone.
“The Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA will continue to carry out its constitutional roles of safeguarding lives and property in line with global best practice as laid down in the rules of engagement guiding its operations,” he said.
